Bidspirit auction | Visscher - Map of Asia

Visscher - Map of Asia - This detailed map is from Nicolaes Visscher's Atlas minor, sive geographia compendiosa qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditura . The work was published by the author in Amsterdam circa 1690s. Nicolaes (Nicholas) Visscher (1618-1709) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher. He came from a prominent family of cartographers including his father, Claes Janszoon Visscher, and son, Nicholas II. Visscher maps are known for their exceptional engraving. Paper Size: ~ 24” by 21” (Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving